水Chinese zodiac · Water element
Water Tiger 1902 · 1962 · 2022 · 2082 · 壬寅 (rén yín)
Water Tigers are brave and confident like every Tiger, with an added streak of intuition and adaptability. This combination comes round only once every 60 years.
- Yang Water
- Animal: Tiger
- Element: Water 水
- Every 60 years
Year of the Water Tiger dates
| Year | Dates | Stem-branch |
|---|---|---|
| 1902 | 8 Feb 1902 – 28 Jan 1903 | 壬寅 (rén yín) |
| 1962 | 5 Feb 1962 – 24 Jan 1963 | 壬寅 (rén yín) |
| 2022 | 1 Feb 2022 – 21 Jan 2023 | 壬寅 (rén yín) |
| 2082 | 29 Jan 2082 – 16 Feb 2083 | 壬寅 (rén yín) |
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What makes the Water Tiger different
At heart this is still a Tiger: brave, confident and magnetic. Water is the element of wisdom. It brings intuition, flexibility and a gift for communication, and Water types read people well and go around obstacles rather than through them.
Water feeds Wood
In the five-element cycle Water generates Wood, the Tiger’s own fixed element. The year element supports the sign, so Water Tigers tend to find that their natural talents come easily.
Water Tiger strengths and challenges
Strengths
- Intuitive and perceptive
- Flexible and diplomatic
- Courageous and decisive
- Charismatic leader
Watch out for
- Indecisive under pressure
- Can be overly sensitive
- Impulsive and impatient
- Dislikes taking orders
Water Tiger in love
Water deepens the sign’s emotional side, bringing empathy and a need for real connection. Tigers fall hard and love intensely.
Water Tiger career and money
Water favors communication, persuasion and roles that need a feel for people. Tigers shine when they can lead, compete or champion a cause.
- Management and leadership
- Politics and advocacy
- Travel and exploration
- Performing arts and sport
The other types of Tiger
The same animal behaves differently under each element. Compare the Water Tiger with the other four types, or read the full Year of the Tiger guide.
The Water years
Each element rules two years in a row, one Yang and one Yin. The Water Tiger year is followed by the Water Rabbit. Water is linked with winter, the color black and blue and the north. Read more about the five elements.
Water Tiger questions, answered
What years are the Year of the Water Tiger?
The Year of the Water Tiger falls in 1902, 1962, 2022 and 2082. It comes round once every 60 years. The exact dates are 8 Feb 1902 – 28 Jan 1903; 5 Feb 1962 – 24 Jan 1963; 1 Feb 2022 – 21 Jan 2023; 29 Jan 2082 – 16 Feb 2083.
What is the Water Tiger personality?
Water Tigers are brave and confident like every Tiger, with an added streak of intuition and adaptability. It brings intuition, flexibility and a gift for communication, and Water types read people well and go around obstacles rather than through them.
Who is the Water Tiger compatible with?
Like all Tigers, the Water Tiger is most compatible with the Horse, Dog and Pig, and finds the Monkey and Snake more challenging.
How is the Water Tiger different from other Tigers?
In the five-element cycle Water generates Wood, the Tiger’s own fixed element. The year element supports the sign, so Water Tigers tend to find that their natural talents come easily.
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